Morgan Carter

Not too long ago, the prospect of starting a career in the kitchen seemed like a dismal one. Just five years ago, COVID shut down the world, exposing the cracks in the restaurant industry and shuttering thousands of businesses, many of which stayed closed for good. However, those with culinary aspirations still found a way not just to survive, but to redefine what dining could be—one that fosters collaboration, community and puts purpose on the plate.I am proud to report that the next generation of chefs is continuing that ethos forward. Today, we announce Time Out’s Best Young Chefs. Our new class of culinarians is not just cooking good food; they are cooking food with impact. Our New York class of chefs is pushing the industry forward in their own ways, from exploring the boundaries of Indian cuisine to spearheading vegan food to feeding their community one bread loaf at a time. Join us in tipping our hats to the future of food—which looks highly promising in the hands of these incredible young chefs.

Imagine a town so certain of its pizza superiority that its denizens seem to go to pieces when politicians dare to dine with knives and forks, its highest ranking officials take to social media to battle the matter and some ascribe mystical powers to the local tap water that helps form the dough. That’s Pizza Town, baby, less commonly known as New York City.  And it's true; NYC does have the best pizza in the country. We root for other locales to come in second and third, but the number one spot is and always has been reserved for these five boroughs that form one perfect whole. It's available almost everywhere, made to suit every taste and style, and there probably is something to that whole water deal. Call it a pie, a slice or just plain dinner, this is the best pizza in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC October 23, 2025: This summer alone, I spent three hours waiting just for a taste of some of New York's finest pizzas. Not exactly the idea of a fun activity, but at least the road was paved in flour and sauce. But with the plethora of pizzas within a stone's throw of any city block—New York's pizzerias hit around the 2,000 range—most of my time was luckily spent sans the wait, as I toured slice shops and sit-down pizzerias, carb loading in earnest to get a better idea of our scene. As a result, two new eateries were added to the list: Carroll Gardens' F&F Restaurant and Bar for its clam pies and cozy atmosphere; and the subway hotspot for pizza,

It doesn’t get more heavenly than Hawaii, but if you’re planning a vacation to these dreamy Pacific islands, then finding the right place to stay is all the more important—we can’t have your time in paradise go to waste, after all. So, whether you’re after an off-grid grotto to immerse yourself in nature or are craving a restorative break at a gleaming beachfront property, our freshly-curated list of the best hotels in Hawaii, which includes brand new reviews of Kona Village and Ko’a Kea Resort, has you covered.  Which area is best to stay in Hawaii? If you’re visiting Hawaii for the first time, we’d recommend staying in Waikiki or Oahu to have as many activities as possible on your doorstep. The Kohala Coast is a little more luxe, and Kauai is primed for those leaning more towards adventure than relaxation.  Hawaii’s best hotels at a glance: 💎Most luxurious: Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort 👛Best budget: Hotel Moloka’i 🏊‍♀️Best swimming pool: Wailea Beach Resort 🧖🏽‍♀️Best spa: Ko’a Kea Resort on Po’ipu Beach 🤩Most iconic: The Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best things to do in Hawaii How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been sel

Look, every bar in New York City is gonna host a Halloween party—virtually everyone. You know what we’re talking about: fake webs, plastic jack o lantern tubs rattling with the hard candy nobody wants, a vinyl bat or two. It all goes right back into storage on November 1, then it’s business as usual. That is not what we’re talking about here.  RECOMMENDED: Guide to Halloween in NYC We want a Walpurgisnacht Weltanschauung going down to the very bones. Weird, ghoulish, eerie, off, odd–the strange and unusual all year long. Either that or they’ve pulled a Lon Chaney and completely transformed. Mind you, there are places where you can grab some food on this list, but we’re trying to narrow this to bars. But don’t worry, we’ve got range: heavy-metal horror, adorable witchiness, a creaky tavern that serves pot pie with a side of horrifying lore. Want Zombies? We got ‘em. Ghosts? Yup. Vampires? Covered. Anything within smelling distance of the Gowanus Canal automatically counts as representing Creature from the Black Lagoon, so we’re good there. If the Slaughtered Lamb hadn’t gotten hit by the silver bullet of rising rent, we’d have a werewolf, so we’re on the hunt for a replacement. We do have a slot open for mummies… Does anyone know of a revenge-for-disturbing-the-ancient-tomb themed dive? The point is: besides catering to the macabre, what ultimately unites the places below? They’re good bars. Visit any, and you’re sure to have a good time, even on a dreaded sunny day.

As the nights turn darker and the air feels cooler, it can only mean one thing: spooky season is upon us. The pumpkins are carved, the costume is finalised, and there’s only one thing left to sort out… a Halloween playlist that goes hard enough to have the afterlife dancing along too. When it comes to Halloween anthems, there are some stone cold classics that have soundtracked the spooky season for decades – we’re looking at you, ‘Thriller’ and ‘Ghostbusters’. But in recent years a new generation of pop ghouls have served up anthems befitting of All Hallows’ Eve. From Olivia Rodrigo’s ex-boyfriend bleeding her dry, to the bewitching melodies of Mother Monster, via the smooth tones of some immaculately styled K-Pop demons. Ironically, Halloween playlists have never felt more alive. Our favourite Halloween songs at a glance: Most iconic Halloween track: ‘Thriller’ by Michael Jackson Best new Halloween anthem: ‘Abracadabra’ by Lady Gaga Most dramatic Halloween song: ‘There Will Be Blood’ by Kim Petras Best Halloween anthem with a K-Pop twist: ‘Your Idol’ by Saja Boys Best Halloween track to dance to: ‘Monster Mash’ by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers RECOMMENDED: 👻 The best Halloween movies of all time 🎤 The best karaoke songs 🎵 The best songs of 2025 so far 🕺 The best albums of 2025 so far

Every drink seems ideal when you're at the perfect bar. Your dive’s beer is frosty, rooftops send you soaring toward the clouds and cocktail destinations shake and stir myriad ingredients into ideally calibrated glassware—leaps above what you try to craft at home. The options are unending, the ice is nicer and you aren’t just drinking, you’re at the spot.  Whether you're dabbling in low-ABV libations, making your way through dedicated martini menus or collecting passwords for pseudo speakeasies, there is an ideal location for every taste, tolerance and occasion. Find them among the 50 best bars in NYC right now. Best NYC bars at a glance: For a boozin' and a bite: Bar Snack - Excellently fun cocktails with snacks like pickled dusted cheese curds and spice bags (Chelsea) For a late-night croon and swoon: Saint Tuesday - A well-hidden bar found several flights underneath the Walker Hotel Tribeca (Tribeca) For a last call at a rooftop this year: Panorama Room - The only rooftop found on Roosevelt Island, this jewel crowns the Graduate Roosevelt Island hotel (Roosevelt Island) For Korean snacks, sips n' such: Sunn's – Sunny Lee's banchan-based bar is a welcome find in Chinatown for natty wines and close quarters. (Chinatown) For a NYC brewery fave: Talea Beer Taproom – This woman-owned brewery serves up signature suds, many of them fruit-forward and plenty of them sour (Multiple locations) Updated October 2025: Can you believe it is October already? With near 80 degree temps

Choosing a favorite restaurant in New York City is a joyful task with myriad possibilities depending on the occasion, mood and even the time of year. Your favorite dive, fine dining destination and neighborhood favorite might all occupy top spots on your personal best list in spite of their disparate qualities.  Our list of NYC’s 40 best restaurants is the same, spanning each of those categories and more to comprise a catalogue of all the places we wish we were at right now. They don’t have to be the newest or the most recently reviewed, just places that we’ve been to and want to return to again and again, and that we think that you will, too.  Best NYC restaurants at a glance: For rustic Italian: Via Carota - Seasonal pasta and salads with a side of celebrity sightings (West Village) For a worth-it clubstaurant: Crane Club - Aged steaks and theatrical ambiance from chef Melissa Rodriguez (Chelsea) For trendy pizza: L’Industrie Pizzeria - Famous for its blisteringly crisp crust pizzas and excellent burrata pie (West Village) For upscale Korean: Kochi – A tasting-menu destination known for refined flavors and inventive plating (Hell's Kitchen) For classic NYC: Gramercy Tavern – A NYC institution offering both elegant dining and approachable tavern fare (Gramercy) For exciting Mexican: Oxomoco – A fun, wood-fired Mexican spot with creative tacos and standout frozen cocktails (Greenpoint) October 2025: So, if you haven't noticed, we've been a bit busy on our end. Ou

There’s a long (and we mean really long) list of reasons why one might choose to visit old New York—the food, the theatre, the bars and the art galleries, to name a few—but up there with the best things about this city is, without a doubt, its skyline. And while heading up to Top of the Rock or the One World Observatory are worthy ways to soak it up, your hotel room could be, too. So, that’s why we’ve compiled a round up of the best hotels in NYC with proper, show-stopping views. Sit back and enjoy. 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in New York City How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, features, pricing and more. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 🛏 Check out the best Airbnbs in New York City

Ramen is a format, not a fixed dish. Like a hamburger, it’s a canvas for expressing personality, skill and philosophy. Some places are obsessed with crafting their own noodles, while others buy them from a vendor. Some worship the egg; but it’s an afterthought for others. Should broth be subtle and salty or rich and spicy? And what about you? That à la carte menu is there for a reason, so are you going to throw a knob of cold butter in there, corn, mashed potatoes (yes, really)? The point is that there is no ‘correct’ bowl of ramen, just the one you love. So, below you won’t find the best per se, just the ones that impressed us for one reason or another. From finely-tuned specialists to crowd-pleasers, we’re casting as wide a net as possible. Some places go way outside the box, some hone the dish to a fine point. The only commonality is noodles, a bowl and soup. For that reason, in an effort to present some reasonable basis for comparison, we chose to look at each respective place’s standard and near-universally ubiquitous tonkatsu pork bowl, but made sure to include indications for vegetarians (and vegans where possible) so nobody’s left out. And in an effort to respect each restaurant’s point of view, we’ve broken each entry’s bowl down into its constituent parts: broth, noodles, chashu (or equivalent), veg, and egg. RECOMMENDED: The best restaurants in NYCBefore we get on with it: yes, there is indeed a correct way to eat ramen. First, take in the bowl, appreciate its gest

New York's history is very much alive in Red Hook. The waterfront neighborhood retains much of its industrial past as cavernous 19th-century warehouses commandeer entire blocks and several city streets retain weathered cobblestones. The unmistakable grit and relative isolation from the city at large have attracted makers, artists and small businesses as of late, giving the area an undeniable cool factor. Once vacant warehouses now serve as galleries and distilleries and restaurants are making their mark on the waterfront. It's for these reasons that Red Hook made our coolest neighborhood of 2025.  But once you finally make it out to Red Hook (it is still a bit of a trek to get there), you may be in need of some sustenance after your journey. Lucky for you, there is plenty to eat. Appropriately for a waterfront neighborhood, Red Hook's scene includes several seafood eateries, including an OG of the lobster roll game. However, the area sports a mix of old and new, as neighborhood-friendly eateries run the gamut from a 100-year-old sandwich shop to pint-sized eateries driven by the seasons. So next time you trek out to the Brooklyn waterfront, bring your appetite—you've got eating to do.  RECOMMENDED: Red Hook neighborhood guide September 2025: We couldn't just declare Red Hook the coolest neighborhood of 2025 without giving our best restaurants of the area a shake-up, now could we? This time around, we added some newcomers while also giving our tried and true their due. The 100

We are just one week away from Time Out Market New York, Union Square officially opening! That’s right, on Friday, September 26 at 10am, the Market hall will open its doors, welcoming you and your crew over for fantastic eats and drinks, set to a cool, vibey atmosphere for all to enjoy.  And when we say all to enjoy, we mean it. The centrally located hub is perfect for students who need to refuel, locals who live and work in the community and tourists who are ready to try something new. You may be wondering: Does that include kids? Of course! The Market will have plenty of eats and drinks, sure to appease the littlest ones in your party. And a full family is a happy one. So bring the whole family, kids and all, you've got some eating to do. 

Midtown isn’t a destination; it’s where you end up between obligations. Nobody goes there on purpose—they come through a glass revolving door at 11:42am, late to their meeting or timed museum visit. The likelihood is that you’re in midtown because your family is visiting. They want to see a show or something. Well, with our help, you can power lunch them silly. Just don’t make eye contact with the work-shirts hunched over martini lunches, humming the 1% blues. The truth is that under the starch, glass, and car-choked avenues, midtown, like every other neighborhood in this city, plays home to a staggering diversity of cultures, ethnicities, interests, religions, socio-economic statuses, and every other thing. The point is that, no matter what you’re looking for and unlikely as it may seem, there’s a restaurant in midtown that ticks your boxes. So what we’ve got for you, intrepid sojourner, is a slew of options from the depths of food halls to the tippy top of the culinary mountain—all of them worthy of being one of the best restaurants in midtown. RECOMMENDED: The best restaurants in NYCSeptember 2025: Some places have moved, others closed, still more are exactly where we left them. It’s hard to sift through what makes a place worth recommending; beyond what we’ve listed here, there are a slew of other excellent restaurants worth your money and time but the thing is that we tried to narrow our selections down a bit to places that are exceptional, singular, unique–the kind of

From a popular to pop-up to equally popular brick-and-mortar, chef Jae Lee brought his Korean-style pocha, Nowon, to Bushwick in 2023. It definitely wears the clubstaurant moniker well, as red neon lights illuminate the room and a nightly DJ sets the tone with a playlist that veers into Korean hip-hop and '90s throwback jams. Heck, if you are celebrating a birthday, they'll treat you to a drink and a sparkler straight to the table. But luckily, at this party, there is food, as Lee introduces his popular favorites from his East Village original to Brooklyn, alongside a few new creations. The double-stacked smash burger on a milk bun is one of the most notable carryovers, featuring kimchi two ways—griddled and caramelized—to a bright orange aioli with the fermented vegetable blended right in. Thanks to a leftover pizza oven from the previous tenant, Nowon's wood-fired pizzas also get that Korean spin with gochujang-kissed sauce and toppings that range from scallions and sesame to chili oil. 

New York gained another burger joint in the spring of 2025, but this one came with some serious cred. The name was Deux Luxe, a sister restaurant to Café Deux in Harrison, NY (also run by the sister act Carrie and Charlotte Denoyer). The littlest sibling builds on what gave the original Westchester restaurant its fame: a double Wagyu burger that won Westchester Magazine's title of Best Wagyu Burger in Westchester. And we are here to say the credentials check out. The famed burger is a simple operation: two Wagyu patties, glued together by melty cheddar and a garlic aioli that spills out when you bite. Gourmet burgers continue, as the Au Poivre burger, oozing with blue cheese and jammy caramelized onions, comes with a peppercorn dip. Meanwhile, the Big Deux reads like a Big Mac, but way better, spilling out with pickles, cheddar, and a secret swirl of Deux special sauce. But variety is the spice of life here, as swapping out beef for hearty portobello mushrooms can be found in the Shroom burger and there are gluten-free and vegan options. It all goes down in a compact but cutesy counter-like space with affirmations posted on the wall and an old-school sticker ATM out front that should be utilized before you take your spoils to the streets.

On the last Thursday of every month, Time Out Market New York, Dumbo, becomes a hub for creatives, artists and entrepreneurs to gather, connect and elevate. Welcome to The Industry Mixer.  Founded by Natasha “Tosh NYC” Nuñez and Rich Godd, the networking event invites visionaries to the Market's fifth-floor rooftop, where culture, collaboration, and opportunity collide. Since its inception, the series has served as a meeting ground for meaningful connections over cocktails and conversations. But now, the series has gone beyond the boundaries of nightlife, expanding its reach to community wellness and cultural engagement across art, fashion and music. This month's event follows the same spirit. On Thursday, October 23, join The Industry Mixer for its Cancer Awareness Activation. The evening will honor Heavy Hitters and SiriusXM radio personality, Pretty Lou, who will be on-site, sharing his insights as a cancer survivor while raising awareness for the cause. Fellow Heavy Hitters DJs, DJ FatFingaz and DJ 2intent, will be providing the music for the evening. Pull up and connect with community.  Tickets are free, RSVP here. 

We admit it—we have a crush on orange wine. You too? Then this wine festival dedicated to the stuff will surely make you blush. On October 26, Orange Glou Fair is back with more wines than ever before. This orange-only wine fest in Union Square will feature a whopping 150 wines from around the world, including pours from Austria, France, Slovenia, Germany, the U.S., and Georgia. And, for the very first time, Hungarian wines will be a part of the festivities. Only showcasing varietals from independent winemakers, the festival will showcase a selection of natural, organic and biodynamic pours as well as rare bottlings and hard-to-find vintages.  There are two sessions to book: the early session from 11am to 2:30pm (priced at $49) and the late session from 3pm to 6:30pm (priced at $59). The festival has also partnered with Food & Wine Magazine executive wine editor Ray Isle. Ticketholders will have the opportunity to meet Isle, get a signed copy of his book and taste exclusive specials for $79 (this ticket also includes access to the late session). So, come meet the winemakers, schmooze with fellow oenophiles and drink to your heart's desire.

Hospitality professional Adrien Gallo has built up a restaurant empire, albeit, undeground. Joining his cocktail bar, Nothing Really Matters, and his coffee spot, Tiny Dancer, See No Evil Pizza opened in winter of 2024, located on the same concourse level of the downtown-bound 1 train station at 50th Street and Broadway. One of the better smells to come out of a subway station that we've ever clocked, it is easy to follow your nose to this subterranean pizzeria, order a 12-inch pie and be on your way in four minutes or less. But with a menu that teases sardine toasts and arancini with caviar, you may just want to stay awhile and catch a later train. The vibe: The inside reads like a blast from the past with black and white checkered floors, wooden booths and mirrors, and a spirit of punk rebellion with Papa Roach blaring through the speakers. A former storage unit turned restaurant, the interior is a tight one, as bar seats are perpetually pushed against counters and nudging someone to and from your table is a guarantee. And with pizza ovens burning behind the counter, things get all the toastier. All that said, tables of two are perfect but you just might feel the squeeze a bit more with setups of four. The food: Eating on the subway, a no-no. Eating at this pizzeria inside the subway station? A yes-yes. See No Evil brings a bit of hi-low to the underground thanks to Ed Carew, a former alum of Gramercy Tavern and Eleven Madison Park. Starters that include bright green nubs o

For over a decade, Bushwick’s Ops has worn the title of "neighborhood eatery" quite well, thanks to its tangy and puffed sourdough pies and natural wines, all served in a space that's cozy and inviting. Now, Manhattan is getting the same treatment with the beloved eatery's East Village outpost. Popular dishes crossed the bridge too, as did a lineup of tavernetta-style pies.   The vibe: While the lights flickered on just a few months ago, the pizzeria naturally gives off a lived-in vibe. Curved red woods mimic the heavy-wood interior of its sister original location, but there is more space to be had here with 60 seats inside and 20 streetside seats that open up when the weather is warm. Whether you are sat at a red banquette or at the bar near the kitchen, conversations hum with ease making the space a shoe-in for a catch up with friends or date night spot. The food: Ops' greatest hits have carried over, including the Rojo pizza with its blanket of mortadella and the Cicero pie with a whole mess of onions. But with an electric oven leftover from the previous tenant, Fadem channels his childhood of St. Louis by rolling out cracker thin pizzas. Found under the "Tavernetta" part of the menu, you can try three of these Midwestern pies: the classic with cheese; the Pissaladiere with a spread of anchovies, olives and a ton of sweet and jammy onions; and the Hawaiian, with, you guessed it, pineapples and ham. Fadem's nostalgia continues on with plates of gooey lasagna, something th

Think you've got the best playlist around? Prove your mastery of music at Time Out Market New York, Union Square. Inspired by Japan’s vinyl jukebox bars, Jukebox Happy Hour invites you to play DJ for the night, every Tuesday from 4-7pm. All you have to do is scan a QR code and add your picks to the playlist. And even better, it all goes down during the happiest hour. Groove and get a little buzz going over happy hour specials, including $5 pints of Time Out lager, $9 glasses of wine and $10 cocktails, including The Borough Buck and Thyme Square. And if you've come with musically-inclined friends, you can split a pitcher of beer for just $20. Naturally, all of our vendors will be open as well, so you can sit back and snack on Buffalo chicken sandwiches and burgers from Lori Jayne, al pastor tacos from Taqueria El Chato and full pizza pies from Fornino. Jukebox Happy Hour happens every Tuesday from 4 to 7pm. The event is free to attend. 

Let's add a little fun to the early half of the week, shall we?  Come get your game on at Time Out Market New York, Union Square, with Board Game Night. Held every Monday, our game night features a selection of card and board games for playing, such as Monopoly, Candyland, Jenga and Uno. Of course, you are always welcome to bring your own tabletop. So gather your crew and come roll the dice, spark some friendly competition and see who leaves with bragging rights. Board Game Night is held every Monday from 6 to 9pm. It is free to attend, so stop by!  

Fall is officially here. And there is no better way to celebrate the spookiest month of the year than with a pumpkin carving session. But a pumpkin carving session with a pumpkin beer in hand? Doesn't get more festive than that.   Get ready to sip, carve and celebrate the season with Pumpkins & Pours. Leading up to Halloween, Time Out Market New York, Dumbo, is hosting three pumpkin carving events sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Held on October 27, October 28 and October 29, the intimate 20-guest session will be held at the market, taking over the corner of Clinton Street Baking Company. Once you settle in, you will be given a pumpkin and carving tools so you can get crafting. In need of a little creativity juice? Each session includes an open bar from 7pm to 8:30pm. But if your inspiration is fueled by food, just use the QR code at the table and get pizzas from Fornino, smash burgers from Smashed NYC, bite-sized doughnuts from Doughnuttery and more delivered right to the table. After the event, guests are welcome to stay and sip on more selections from the bar for purchase. Pumpkins & Pours will be held from October 27 to October 29, starting at 7pm. Tickets are $45 per person and include a pumpkin, carving tools and access to the open bar. Reserve your spot here. 

Halloween is fast approaching! Don't have plans yet with you and your crew? If you are looking for a costume party with drinks, music and dancing all backdropped by killer views of New York City, we have just the thing.  On Halloween, Friday, October 31st, join us at Time Out New York, Dumbo, for an all-out Halloween bash. Held on the fifth-floor rooftop, our Halloween party will most definitely bring the vibe with live music, themed cocktails and so much more. Think you've got the best outfit around? Enter our costume competition with the chance to win top prizes. Thanks to our friends at Patron, the bar will be pouring out specialty cocktails and specials so you can cheers with your spooky crew. Sure to turn the party, DJ Fatfingaz and a few special guests will be spinning tunes all night long. Don't forget to take a picture in our photo booth to capture the night or snap a few selfies on our roof for stunning skyline views of NYC.  Even better? The party is completely free. However, spots are limited. So RSVP now to make this a night to remember (or forget).

PopUp Bagels' tagline is "Not famous but known." But with seven locations in New York, it seems as though their celebrity is certainly rising. A pandemic hobby turned viral bakery sensation from Adam Goldberg, the Connecticut-based bagel shop caused quite the stir when it made its way to New York in 2023. Because unlike most bagel shops in the city, PopUp Bagels doesn't do all that slicing, toasting and made-to-order business. Instead, you are given a bag of bagels, a container of butter or cream cheese of your choosing and instructions to “grip, rip, and dip.” Is dragging bread through schmear the most friendly on-the-go option? Hardly. But the PopUp's palm-sized bagels have certainly found their place in the conversation as far as good bagels go. Thanks to a combo of boiling before baking, the bagels here have a glossy shell that breaks more like a baguette, revealing fluffy, airy pockets of bread. The schmears also play outside of the standard, with salted maple banana cream cheese and za'atar butter. Keep in mind, you can only order bagels in bulk with the minimum being a three-pack. So prepare your appetite or plan to share with your closest office buddy. 

Fall is officially here. The leaves are turning, the air is chilled and the season for everything pumpkin is on. And that includes pumpkin carving. Think you are a top carver? Come prove it at our pumpkin carving contest. Time Out Market New York, Union Square hosts its very first pumpkin carving competition this month. Come pick up your pumpkin on Sunday, October 19 and get to creating. Judging takes place on the following weekend, Sunday, October 26. Check in early from 3-4pm, with judging beginning at 4:30pm. Even if you don't come out on top, participants will take home a Time Out Market swag bag packed with fall favorites, including a loaf of pumpkin bread from our very own Shortbread Society.  Registration is free, but only 30 pumpkins are available for carving. Sign up here. 

This week, we proudly announced Time Out New York's 2025 class of Best Young Chefs, featuring three chefs that dish out top-notch food and are committed to excellence: Haley Duren of Cadence, Rasika Venkatesa of Mythily and Tony Yarema of Bakery By Textbook.  Given their pro status, we absolutely had to ask the chefs about their go-to eats around New York, from top restaurants to their favorite brunch spots and must-mention hidden gems. Read what they had to say: RECOMMENDED: Time Out’s Best Young Chefs in New York City right now What is your favorite go-to spot in the city?  Pastor taco at Taqueria RamirezTaqueria Ramirez “I like everything from grabbing tacos at Taqueria Ramirez to getting Semma’s masala dosa. Place des Fetes' well-executed menu hits a variety of flavor profiles that I also have been loving lately.”—Rasika Venkatesa “My favorite go-to spot in the city is either Spicy Moon (I went there last night for dinner) or any of the Overthrow [Hospitality] locations like Soda Club or Al Andalus. I visit them often because I genuinely enjoy the food in the company!”—Haley Duren  “Himalayan Yak in Jackson Heights. They have the best momo in NYC, and the platters are great. I usually get the vegetarian one—they keep refilling your dal and sides as you eat, just like in Nepal."—Tony Yarema Photograph: Laura Murray What is your favorite brunch spot? “I love Win Son Bakery in Brooklyn for an early bite. Their soy milk is to die for.”—Duren “I haven’t had the chance to g

New Yorkers' love for pizza is certainly something to be studied—which is exactly what I did throughout the summer, while visiting all types of slice shops, sit-down pizzerias and even waiting on line for over an hour just to get my name on the list at one joint, all in an effort to update our list of best pizzerias in NYC.  After many street-side slices and candlelight dinners starring pizza, we found a single offering that rose above the rest: Mama’s Too. You see, the Upper West Side and West Village pizzeria from Frank Tuttolomondo doesn’t necessarily adhere to any labels. Sure, the triangle slice is close to a New York slice, it has the ability to fold with ease yet still retains that telltale crispness. The square versions easily draw similarities to  Detroit slices, with their sharp caramelized edges that encase a puffed-up center of dough. But, however you want to slice it (see what we did there?), we call it seriously good. Because what seals the deal for us is how Tuttolomondo tops his pies. The Angry Nonna is a solid trifecta of hot soppressata, Calabrian chili oil and hot honey. But one bite of the Cacio E Pepe with its creamy base of marscapone, aged mozz and a literal shower of Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano Reggiano ranked in the life-changing category.    Photograph: Courtesy L'Industrie/Emerald Layne A close second on the list is the one and only L’Industrie Pizzeria. Regardless of its 2017 opening date, both of Massimo Laveglia’s shops draw steady single-f

Ah, fall has finally arrived. And we figured the best way to usher in the new season is with something new of our own. Of course, we are talking about the latest and greatest, Time Out Market New York, Union Square. Opening its doors just last month, the neighborhood market has gathered seven of the finest culinarians in Manhattan, and so far, dining has looked a little something like fire-flamed kebabs, sandwiches plied with Italian ingredients, and bowls of fried rice with copious amounts of crab. And while we can certainly wax poetic about the talent in the kitchens, and we certainly have, we would be remiss not to mention the minds behind the bar.  A central feature of our market, the concrete 360-degree bar houses a little bit of everything for imbibers of all kinds. Crafted cocktails? Check. Wines that start at $12? Check. Beers on tap and in cans? Check, check and check. But if you are the type who needs to plan their drink order before they step up to the counter, here’s a lineup of what to drink at Time Out Market New York, Union Square.   RECOMMENDED: Five reasons to visit Union Square’s latest food hall Photograph: Courtesy of Noah Fecks| Manhattenhenge We couldn’t open a new food hall with a little celebration for our latest, now could we? So we drummed up the cheekily named Thyme Square ($14), a rum-and-blackberry-thyme smash, perfect for pounding on our back patio while the weather is still decent. The tequila-based Manhattenhenge ($15) also seems ripe for the

To say that there was a craze surrounding the arrival of Taiwan's Din Tai Fung to New York was an understatement. And it seems there is soon going to be another one, as the dumpling chain is bringing more of its xiao long bao to NYC.  Yesterday, Time Out received word that the Michelin-starred Taiwanese restaurant would be opening a second location to New York, this time in Brooklyn. The restaurant officially signed a lease at The Brook, one of Downtown Brooklyn’s newest luxury developments. The eatery is set take over 20,000 square feet of the ground floor of the apartment rental complex, introducing its beloved Taiwanese dishes of garlicky string beans, wontons and perfectly pleated xiao long bao to a new neighborhood. A massive introduction to the scene, the Brooklyn location will be slightly smaller than the Times Square locale, which is actually the world’s largest at 25,000-square-feet.  While the restaurant now operates on a global scale, Din Tai Fung came from humble beginnings. The business founded by Mr. Yang Bing Yi and his wife, Madam Lai Pen Mei, Din Tai Fung initially started as a cooking oil retailer in 1958. After the tinned cooking industry overtook the cooking-oil business, the couple decided to pivot their strategy, using half of the shop to sell soup dumplings. By 1972, the business had been converted to a full-fledged restaurant, its biggest draw being its xiao long bao and its “golden ratio” of 18 folds. Now enjoying international acclaim, including st

No one does Halloween quite like New York. In celebration of the spookiest night of the year, over 50,000 people turn out for the annual Village Halloween Parade, 7,000 pumpkins come to life for The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze and even our fine orchestras get a spine-tinglingly scary spin. Heck, even Fido has his very own dog parade. And with the holiday landing on a Friday this year, a full weekend celebration of all things spooky and scary awaits. But if you are still scrambling on how to spend Halloween this year, this Dumbo food hall and rooftop has a full week of scary good fun to get you in the mood.  RECOMMENDED: The best Halloween events for 2025 in NYC The ultimate Halloween destination, Time Out Market New York, Dumbo, is celebrating the holiday all week long. Leading up to the big day, our waterfront market hall in Brooklyn has a lineup of boozy pumpkin carving, costume parties and Day of the Dead celebrations for all to enjoy. Are you a master pumpkin carver? Or are you a master of drinking pumpkin beers? Well, Pumpkins & Pours is here to satisfy both. The market hall will be hosting three nights of pumpkin carving leading up to Halloween, held on October 27, October 28 and October 29. Tickets include your very own pumpkin and all the tools so you need so you can get to crafting. And if you need a little creativity juice while you create, each session includes an open bar from 7pm to 8:30pm with cocktails, beers and wines for the toasting to. Tickets are $45 and c

The lights are finally on at New York’s longest-continuously-operating Off-Broadway theater.   Two years ago, the independent film and television studio, A24 (the studio behind Moonlight and Everything Everywhere All At Once), bought Cherry Lane Theater. Established in 1924, the stage of the Greenwich Village landmark has featured the works of 20th-century playwrights and modern day talent such as Barbara Streisand, Bea Arthur and Cicely Tyson. On September 8, the iconic red doors opened once again, inviting all over live theater and entertainment, including programming featuring Spike Lee, Jodie Foster and Jerrod Carmichael. But beyond the new chairs, spiffy sound system and retractable movie screens, there is another feature that is sure to catch the eye. And that is the full bar and restaurant found inside. Located inside the lobby sits the newest addition to the long-storied theater, Wild Cherry. The supper club is the work of chefs Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr. The minds behind some of New York's best French restaurants, including Frenchette and Le Rock, the two also revived Le Veau d’Or last summer, one of the city's oldest operating French restaurants. Seemingly having a knack for taking something old and making it new again, the newly minted restaurant inside the storied space is ripe for pre- and post-dinner experience and for anyone who walks through the door, regardless of whether they have a ticket or not.  RECOMMENDED: One of New York’s oldest operating French restau

New Yorkers love their dogs, so much so that you can just as easily find them on the street as you can on the trains in backpacks and even serving as a muse for our museums. But apparently our love is just not enough as according to a surprising new study, our state was ranked the worst state in America to have one.  RECOMMENDED: The 10 best dog-friendly restaurants in NYC right now A new 2025 study has revealed the best and worst places to own a dog across all 50 U.S. states. Conducted by Know Better Pet Food, a family-operated cat and dog food business located in British Columbia, Canada, the study analyzed every U.S. state based on green space, pet-friendly rentals, access to vets and overall dog ownership rates. North Dakota took the number one spot, with Montana and New Hampshire leading the pack at number two and three. But New York? Our fair state came in last at number 50. So why did New York rank so low? According to the study, our high-density housing and small apartments are a factor, in addition to a lack of green spaces. And while we lean on dog parks and walking services to ensure our pets stay active, they come at a cost, making New York one of the most expensive places to own a pet. “Urban living can make pet ownership more challenging,” said a spokesperson from Know Better Pet Food. “Our data shows that access to space, affordability, and pet-friendly housing are key factors in how enjoyable dog ownership feels day-to-day—and that’s where New York struggles

Last month, The World’s 50 Best dropped their 51-100 list. Surprising no one, several of New York’s finest cocktail bars made the list. Yesterday, the publication revealed the rest of the rankings, and New York continued to represent with four bars making the prestigious global lineup including a new addition to the roster.   Superbueno was the highest ranking bar for the U.S., coming in at number 12. The Mexican-American bar run by longtime industry vet Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Jimenez was praised for its “technical mastery meets traditional Mexican ingredients,” evident in drinks such as its Salted Plum & Tamarind Milk and Mole Negroni. The bar is currently the highest ranked for the 50 Best Bars for North America, coming in at number 2.   Photograph: Courtesy Sip & Guzzle| Owners Shingo Gokan and Steve Schneider A new entry to the list is Greenwich Village’s Sip & Guzzle. The bar received the Three Cents Best New Opening designation, its number 39 ranking coming in at the highest position of any that have opened during the voting period. Shingo Gokan and Steve Schneider's bi-level cocktail bar was recognized for its Japanese beers, highballs and classically driven cocktails at Guzzle and its “raft of Japanese-accented crafted cocktails” at Sip. The recognition only adds to the rolodex of rankings for Sip & Guzzle as the bar currently holds the title as the best cocktail bar in the U.S., awarded by the Spirited Awards. RECOMMENDED: The 30 best bars in NYC right now The perpetually

Last week, some of the best cocktail movers and shakers in the scene flew down to New Orleans for the annual Tales of the Cocktail conference. Gathering international and national talent from around the world, the weeklong event featured seminars, conversations and spirited demos, tastings and pop-ups. As a grand finale, the festivities came to a close with the 18th annual Spirited Awards. Held on July 25, the premier awards honored excellence in the drink industry and recognized professionals, organizations and establishments shaping the hospitality community. Since 2007, the awards have recognized beverage professionals, products and venues worldwide. This year, New York won big, as the Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar, presented by Diageo Bar Academy, went to one of our favorites: Superbueno, which we named as the top bar in NYC right now. RECOMMENDED: The 50 best bars in NYC right now View this post on Instagram A post shared by Superbueno (@superbuenonyc) With just a little over a year of service, Superbueno has proven it is more than just a tequila and agave bar. That in part goes to owner Ignacio “Nacho” Jimenez. Sharing his heritage in a cocktail glass, Jimenez’s menu includes pasilla chile-infused vodka, martinis tinged with tajín and blackish-purple-hued margaritas blended with huitlacoche, the truffle of Mexico. Also holding the title maestro de ceremonias, Jimenez keeps the vibe going, DJing behind the booth and pouring mezcal shots well into the early h

During the height of the pandemic in May of 2020, a trio of friends, chef Chidensee Wattanawongwat, Kitiya Mokkarrat and Supatta Banklouy opened up a restaurant in the East Village. Named Soothr, pronounced ‘sood,’ the quaint restaurant that once only served noodles for takeout and delivery soon began to expand its offerings as the world began to open up, incorporating generational recipes from their shared but respective upbringings in Thailand. It seems their Sukhothai-style tom yum noodle soup and curries found good grounding, as the buzzy restaurant has become a local and national favorite, even earning a nod from the Michelin Guide. And now, the same team is doing it yet again and then some, this time in Long Island City.   RECOMMENDED: The 18 best Thai restaurants in NYC Photograph: Courtesy Pratya Jankong| The Garden dining room at Soothr LIC Landing at 25-20 43rd Avenue, Soothr opened its doors in Long Island City on September 24. Much more spacious than the East Village location, the upgraded digs designed by Mokkarrat channel the energy of Yaowarat, Bangkok’s Chinatown. Resembling a Hong Kong-style diner known as cha chaan teng, the entryway welcomes all with checkered floors, terrazzo tables and a mahjong-style jade bar. Passing through the archway leads to The Garden, a calming scene with birdcage light fixtures that hang next to the skylight, all illuminating the beautiful pine tree underneath it. In contrast, the Red Zone brings the drama. Transporting you to

Over the summer, Houston’s only Michelin-starred Indian restaurant found a second home in NYC. Translating to traveler from the Hindi and Urdu word, Musaafer is a culmination of corporate executive chef Mayank Istwal’s 100-day journey across India, where he picked up techniques, stories and subsequently dishes along the way. His resulting 72-hour cooked Dal married with its grand “labyrinth-like layout” of a space housed within a Houston shopping mall earned the restaurant a Michelin Star on Houston's inaugural listing.  This August, the restaurant continued the journey, but up north, opening a second location right here in Tribeca. Bringing its opulence with it, the resulting 10,000 square-foot, bi-level space is a sight to see, from a soaring dining room that mimics the breathtaking masterpiece of the Taj Mahal to the mirrored, semi-private dining named the Sheesh Mahal. And as of last month, the restaurant’s underground bar is now ready to take you on another trip, this time exploring India via the glass. On September 10, the Musaafer team unveiled the basement-level bar Saaqi. The name, which translates to “one who serves wine," nods to the cupbearers of ancient Persia who once served wine to the royalty of the Mughal courts. Mirroring the opulence of the long-gone clientele, the 88-seat venture follows suit with grand portraits and paintings, 16th-century brickwork and low-slung chairs and couches wrapped in velvet. The showstopper of them all, however, goes to the all-g

Have you heard the good news? As of last Friday, Time Out Market New York, Union Square, is officially open. And we can tell you about all the good things—the vendors, the back patio, the drinks!—but we would rather you come on over so we can show you. But we get it, you may have questions: What is there to eat? What about the drinks? And will you finally cure our depressing desk lunch? Yes, yes, and absolutely yes. Here are five ways to experience the latest Time Out Market hall, your way. Photograph: Courtesy of Time Out Market Union Square| La Colombe Stop and shop breakfast That sad instant coffee? It doesn’t have to be you. Time Out Market, Union Square, opens bright and early at 8am, so you can come in and get a hot one (or cold one—iced coffee season is eternal) before heading on your way. Just make your way over to the coffee station behind the bar for lattes and drip coffees from Coffee Project NY or cold brew from La Colombe. And if you need a snack to get you started, Sunday Morning is providing cinnamon rolls hot from the oven and Épicerie Boulud has egg muffins and all manner of flaky croissants on the roster.  Photograph: Courtesy of Melissa Hom| Fornino Lunch specials galore We implore you—leave your desk and actually take your break at the Market. You deserve it. Plus, all of our vendors are open for lunchtime, so all the options can be yours. Midday dining options include suadero and al pastor tacos from Taqueria El Chato, as well as loaded Italian subs a